Why Starliner is stuck in space: Everything we know about Boeing’s troubled mission
It’s been almost two weeks since Boeing’s Starliner defied all odds and made it into space. Despite some troubling helium leaks, NASA greenlit the launch, …
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It might be another full year before we see Boeing’s Starliner carry a crew
If you aren’t up to date on the saga of Boeing’s Starliner allow me to get you up to speed. NASA hired both Boeing and …
You’ll never guess what happened to Boeing’s Starliner
To say that Boeing’s Starliner program has not gone as planned would be the understatement of the century. The Starliner spacecraft, which NASA included in …
Boeing’s troubled Starliner just got hit with another delay
NASA’s Commercial Crew program tapped both SpaceX and Boeing to develop crew-capable spacecraft that were safe and efficient for transporting astronauts to and from the …
Boeing’s Starliner will attempt to redo its failed flight test in March
Boeing’s uncrewed mission to send one of its Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station in 2019 ended in an embarrassing malfunction. The spacecraft successfully …
We finally know why Boeing’s test flight commander bowed out of Starliner test
Boeing’s Starliner crew shakeup gets a little more clear as we learn one of the reasons why commander Chris Ferguson stepped down. The astronaut had …
Boeing Starliner astronaut drops out of first crewed test flight
A Boeing Starliner test flight pilot is now dropping out of the first crewed mission for the spacecraft. Astronaut Christopher Ferguson says he has commitments …
NASA is worried that Boeing’s Starliner isn’t safe
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has had a rocky development road and failed an uncrewed flight test. NASA’s independent review board is concerned with Boeing’s recent history …
NASA says Boeing has to fix 80 things related to Starliner
NASA announced today that its investigation into Boeing’s Starliner program revealed 80 issues that need to be addressed. The issues run the gamut from software …
Boeing will have to reattempt failed Starliner test flight
Boeing will attempt another test flight to the International Space Station without crew members aboard its Starliner spacecraft, the company announced this week. Late last …
Boeing’s Starliner just can’t stop breaking
December 20th, 2019, was supposed to be a groundbreaking day for NASA and Boeing, with the latter’s Starliner spacecraft making its maiden voyage for the …
Boeing says its Starliner will be easy to refurbish
SpaceX has made a name for itself by producing space-faring hardware that is easily refurbished. The company’s Falcon rockets can be reused multiple times, reducing …
NASA and Boeing are trying to figure out what went wrong with Starliner
NASA and Boeing had big plans to wrap up 2019 with a bang. Boeing’s Starliner, one of the stars of NASA’s Commercial Crew program, was …
Starliner failure: Boeing’s ship won’t make it to the International Space Station
Today was supposed to be a huge slam dunk for Boeing. The company’s Starliner spacecraft was scheduled for a launch from Earth and then docking …
Boeing’s Starliner gets thumbs up for Friday launch
Boeing’s Starliner capsule is built to carry astronauts. It’s one of NASA’s two big bets on commercial crew vehicles, with the other being SpaceX’s Crew …
Boeing’s Starliner falls short of perfection in launch abort test
Boeing’s Starliner has seen many, many delays, cost overruns, and setbacks during its lengthy development. NASA is paying Boeing a fortune for its work on …
Upcoming tests will reveal whether Boeing’s Starliner is ready for prime time
It’s no secret that NASA is increasingly leaning on commercial partners to meet its various needs, and when it comes to sending humans into space, …
Boeing’s Starliner is officially delayed, again
It hasn’t been a great year thus far for Boeing. The company has been dealing with a whole bunch of its commercial planes being grounded …
Report claims Boeing has been forced to delay first Starliner launch by months
NASA needs a way to get astronauts to the International Space Station that doesn’t involve paying Russia heaps of money, so it struck deals with …
NASA swaps out astronauts for first manned flight on Boeing’s new ship
Last year was a huge year for private spaceflight, with a steady stream of very successful launches and huge progress being made on more ambitious …
Boeing’s Starliner has been delayed again, because of course it has
Another day, another news story that makes it seem like NASA is never actually going to send astronauts back into space. The administration has been …
Boeing’s already-delayed Starliner spacecraft suffers propellant leak during engine testing
It should go without saying that building a spacecraft isn’t easy. Building one that is capable of safely carrying a crew is harder still, which …
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